Fuel spill inflames residents in Questa area
An aviation fuel spill at Questa Municipal Airport leaked about 500 gallons from a tanker after a plug was removed from a 4500 gallon load on Oct. 23. Critics say the tanker violated storage rules and lacks proper permits, as inspectors note tankers cannot be used for stationary storage. The full tanker has remained on site since Oct. 1.
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Keith Hall
Red River
Jose Martinez
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Martinez
Hall
DA candidates square off in Taos forum for Eighth Judicial District
Three candidates met in the Taos town council chambers for a televised forum that aired on Taos Local Television and KKIT. Democratic candidate John Paternoster, Republican Jonas Kane, and Green Party candidate Andres Vargas sparred over ethics, immunity, and the Chama Land and Cattle case with questions about prosecutorial roles and elk poaching allegations from the early 1990s.
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John Paternoster
Jonas Kane
Andres Vargas
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Chama Land and Cattle Company
Santa Fe
Chet Walters
Ski Rio Hopeful for a Healthier Future in Taos Area
In the Sangre de Cristo mountains north of Taos lies Ski Rio with a hotel, restaurants, cabins, and land for exploration. After 14 years and six owners, three foreclosures, and three closed seasons it faces financial trouble due to little snow last season and scarce investment capital. Texas owners Phillip and Donald Huffines say past-due vendor accounts, a $2 million promissory note, and a blackball within New Mexico's ski industry threaten its survival.
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Taos official indicted on embezzlement eight counts
Taos municipal schools business manager Mike Olona was indicted by a Taos grand jury on eight felony counts and two misdemeanors for embezzling more than $11,286.91 from district funds. He was fired Aug. 29 after a state audit found misappropriations from December 1995 through June 1996. A bench warrant was issued and he was to surrender by 9 a.m. Wednesday. The indictment outlines multiple checks traced to various dates and amounts.
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Taos Grand Jury
Andrew Gallegos
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